Petra Croton Plant: Identifying Characteristics & Cultivation

Petra Croton (Codiaeum variegatum ‘Petra’) is one of the most popular varieties of the Croton plant family. The Petra Croton has large, broad, lance-shaped leaves that can grow up to 12 inches long. The leaves are thick and glossy, with a vibrant mix of colors including green, yellow, red, orange, and sometimes even pink. The … Read more

Croton Plants: Identifying Characteristics & Cultivation

Croton is an extensive plant genus in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae. The plants of this genus were described and introduced to Europeans by Georg Eberhard Rumphius. The common names for this genus are rushfoil and croton, but the latter also refers to Codiaeum variegatum. These plants are native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia … Read more

Aglaonema ‘Spring Snow’: Identifying Characteristics & Cultivation

Aglaonema is a genus of flowering plants in the arum family, Araceae. They are native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and New Guinea. They are known commonly as Chinese evergreens. Aglaonema ‘Spring Snow’ is a popular variety of Aglaonema. Aglaonema ‘Spring Snow’ is renowned for its variegated leaves, which feature a predominantly silver … Read more

Aglaonema ‘Maria’: Identifying Characteristics & Cultivation

Aglaonema is a genus of flowering plants in the arum family, Araceae. They are native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and New Guinea. They are known commonly as Chinese evergreens. Aglaonema Maria features leaves with a base color that ranges from dark green to almost black, overlaid with intricate patterns of lighter green, … Read more

Aglaonema pictum ‘Tricolor’ (Camouflage Plant): Characteristics & Cultivation

Aglaonema is a genus of flowering plants in the arum family, Araceae. They are native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and New Guinea. They are known commonly as Chinese evergreens. Aglaonema Pictum Tricolour, aka Chinese Evergreen Tricolour or the Camouflage Plant, is an incredibly unique species of Aglaonema. The leaves feature a base color … Read more

Aglaonema ‘Silver Queen’: Characteristics & Cultivation

Aglaonema is a genus of flowering plants in the arum family, Araceae. They are native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and New Guinea. They are known commonly as Chinese evergreens. The leaves of the ‘Silver Queen’ are typically large and ovate (egg-shaped), with a pointed tip. The display a silvery-green color with darker … Read more

18 Types of Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema) With Pictures

Aglaonemas are known for their lush, broad leaves that come in various shades of green, often with silver, white, or red variegation. The leaves can be glossy or matte, with patterns ranging from solid colors to intricate designs. They grow in a bushy, upright manner, though some varieties can have a more sprawling growth. They’re … Read more